The Demon Prince of Momochi House will have its debut on January 5, 2023, according to an announcement made by the Crunchyroll Industry panel at Anime NYC 2023. During the panel, a new trailer was unveiled, providing fans with a glimpse into the character design of the protagonist and other important supporting characters in the anime adaptation. Additionally, details about the main cast and the theme song were also shared at Anime NYC 2023.
Originally a manga series, The Demon Prince of Momochi House was both illustrated and written by Aya Shouoto. It was published and serialized by Kadokawa Shoten in their Asuka magazine, starting in February 2013 and concluding in August 2019. Shojo Beat, an imprint of Viz Media, released the manga's final volume in October 2020.
The Demon Prince of Momochi House trailer
The trailer starts with Himari Momochi, the protagonist of The Demon Prince of Momochi House, getting a surprise visit in her house. She receives a letter that reveals she is supposed to inherit the house according to her parent's will. However, she is taken aback when Aoi Nanamori and his companions, Ise and Yuakri, order her to leave. Despite their demands, Himari stands her ground. Suddenly, a Yokai tries to attack her.
At that moment, Himari realizes that Aoi is the guardian spirit of the house and that the mansion lies on the boundary between the spirit realm and the living world. She also discovers that Aoi is bound to the mansion and can no longer exist in the real world. Determined, Himari decides to assist Aoi. The trailer then cuts to a static screen announcing the release date.
The Demon Prince of Momochi House main cast and staff
The new cast for the series includes Natsumi Kawaida portrayed by Himari Momochi, Takeo Otsuka/Nue portrayed by Aoi Nanamori, Shinnosuke Tachibana portrayed by Yukari, Taku Yashiro portrayed by Kasha, Wataru Hatano portrayed by Nachi Takamura, and Yuki Ono portrayed by Ise.
Director Bob Shirohata will be leading the series, with Yasuko Aoki (Studio Monado) handling the series composition and script. Ayana Tsujita and Tomoyuki Kono will be providing the music, and Mariko Oka will be in charge of character design. Kenichi Tajiri (Mukuo Studio) and Miki Komata (Studio Twinkle) will be responsible for character design and 3D direction, respectively.
Hiromi Kikuta serves as the sound director for the anime created by Aya Shouoto, while Takashi Aoki brings their photography skills as the Director of Photography. Yoh Kamiyama performs the opening theme song, and Muto performs the ending theme.
Drive, a renowned name in the anime industry, is responsible for animating The Demon Prince of Momochi House. They have also worked on the animation for season 3 of KonoSuba God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Based on the trailer, it is evident that Drive's ability to create stunning visuals will be vital for this anime series.
Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming anime series, The Demon Prince of Momochi House. The trailer that was unveiled at Anime NYC 2023 looks absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to see more of the characters and their stories. I'm also really interested in the setting of the series, which seems to be a mix of the real world and the spirit realm. This could make for some really unique and exciting storylines.
Overall, I think The Demon Prince of Momochi House has the potential to be a big hit with Gen Z fans. It has all the elements that we love: a strong female protagonist, a handsome love interest, and a supernatural setting. I can't wait to see more of this series and learn more about the characters and their stories.